We Cut Carbon, Not Corners
AB EcoPark is designed to make Connecticut cleaner. By recycling over 90% of the waste stream, we prevent thousands of tons of methane and CO₂ from entering the air—pollution that currently comes from our landfills.
AB EcoPark
World's First Carbon-Negative Clean Energy and Recycling Plant
250 Universal Drive, North Haven, CT
View Petition For State ApprovalOur Mission
We have spent 10 years planning and engineering a Municipal Waste Reclamation Facility (WRF) that uses emission free battery technology to power its operation. We recycle or reuse nearly 100% of the waste stream and produce excess electricity reducing electric supply costs as much as 24% and removing at least 100,000 tons of carbon from the air every year.
Our Progress
AB EcoPark will create 700 construction jobs and more than 200 new career opportunities close to home. With $70M of private investment secured, the WRF is engineered and ready to be built. With Governor Ned Lamont's approval, this facility will be operational within 18 months.
AB EcoPark in North Haven, CT will be the nation's first carbon-negative, zero-emissions waste facility It turns everyday trash into clean energy, distilled water, and reusable materials .
- Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Plant: Sorts waste and separates organics from plastics, metals, glass, and paper - no odors, fully enclosed.
- Anaerobic Digester: Breaks down organics in 21 days, capturing methane & CO₂, and producing 30,000 gallons of water daily.
- Glass Plant (RedWave): Sorts glass for reuse, preventing 100 tons of CO₂ emissions daily, shipped by rail.
- Green Power Plant (W2E): Converts waste into 240 MW of clean electricity with zero emissions, powering the facility and the grid.
Our Promise
We Create Clean Energy
The waste Connecticut already produces becomes renewable energy that powers AB EcoPark and surrounding neighborhoods, helping lower electric bills and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
We Clean and Purify Waste Water
Every day, AB EcoPark captures and purifies up to 30,000 gallons of distilled water from waste. Our hydroponic greenhouses then use captured CO₂ to grow fresh, pesticide-free crops for Connecticut communities.
We Save Taxpayers Money
By cutting disposal costs by $30 per ton, AB EcoPark helps Connecticut taxpayers save nearly $30 million every year. More recycling also reduces landfill fees while supporting lower electric rates and affordable, local resources.
Petition For State Approval
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AB EcoPark is a homegrown initiative for Connecticut residents. Our mission is clear: generate clean energy, expand local recycling capacity, and create long‑term jobs - all while lowering energy and recycling costs for Connecticut households. Every signature adds a local voice, showing that our communities want to make Connecticut more affordable, sustainable, and a leader in clean energy production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why hasn't anyone done this before?
Money. Running a recycling and reclamation facility demands enormous power and operating expenses. AB EcoPark generating its own energy, making this ambitious facility. We turn waste into value by producing electricity, distilled water, renewable natural gas, recovered metals and glass, and even captured CO₂ which creating a facility that is not just sustainable, but self-sufficient and profitable.
How will this affect noise and air pollution?
AB EcoPark has been engineered to be quiet, emissions free, and carbon negative. Since Feb 2024, we re-engineered our energy solution to be incineration free due to community feedback.
What is the environmental impact of the construction of this facility?
It sets a new standard for sustainability. It will be built on a piece of land that has been under State Order since 1988 to be cleaned due to high levels of PCB contamination. AB EcoPark will remediate and clean the property so it is safe to use.
What will happen to the Tidal Marsh Trail?
The 0.2-mile section of the Tidal Marsh Trail owned by AB EcoPark will be remediated and reopened. AB EcoPark plans to add a welcome center space for people to learn about the facility and view the Quinnipiac River.
What's the catch?
The technology we use isn't new, but AB EcoPark is the first to put it all together in one place under one roof:
- Mechanical Biological Treatment Plant (MBT)
- Anaerobic Digester
- Glass Plant (RedWave)
- Emmision Free Power Plant (W2E)
Each component helps the others out, generating incredible results.
How will the waste stream be treated?
AB EcoPark will recycle 80% of the incoming waste stream to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and raw material extraction.
- Plastic Types 1-6
- Rubber
- Glass
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Aluminum
- Steel
Most of the remaining 20% of non-recyclables are repurposed for energy production and industrial usage.
- Concrete Production
- Agricultural Irrigation
- Beverage Carbonation
What will this facility produce yearly?
- 240 MW of electricity produced and stored
- 10,000,000+ gallons of distilled water
- 21,000+ tons of captured and purified CO₂
- 7,000+ tons of Renewable Natural Gas
- 200,000+ tons of recycled and sorted glass
- 9,000+ tons of recycled aluminum & steel
More Questions?
We would love to help answer any additional questions you may have.
Contact us: info@abecopark.com
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